Digital Dentistry 24 November 2020
Co-author: F. Florenzano
Today, the use of digital workflows for the fabrication of indirect restorations is constantly increasing thanks to the evolution of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing-based...
Implantology 24 November 2020
During the explanation of implant-based treatments three factors may influence the level of fear and anxiety experienced by the patient: • the quantity of information demanded by the...
Periodontology 24 November 2020
A new genetic approach to identify those at high risk of generalized aggressive periodontitis
In this case-control study the authors selected some genes and loci which might be associated with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP), to identify the susceptibility genes of GAgP in...
Endodontics 24 November 2020
M. Esposito, L. Sbricoli, J. Buti, U. Uccioli, M. Tallarico
PURPOSE. To ascertain whether it is better to endodontically retreat a previously endodontically treated tooth with periapical pathology and/or symptoms and an uncertain prognosis, or to replace the...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 10 November 2020
Providing dental care during infectious disease outbreaks carries inherent risks for dental healthcare professionals (DHPs) due to the splashes and aerosols generated during dental treatments. The...
Orthodontics 10 November 2020
With the increasing demand for facial esthetics, patients' expectations regarding dental treatment have increased. The treatment of median maxillary diastemas (MMD) stands out as one of the most...
Implantology 10 November 2020
Authors: G. Cannizzaro, P. Felice, D. R. Ippolito, M. Lazzarini, E. Velasco-Ortega, M. Esposito
OBJECTIVES: To compare 10- to 16-mm-long implants inserted into maxillary sinuses augmented with a lateral approach versus 8-mm-long implants placed in crestally augmented sinuses, both loaded early...
Market 10 November 2020
Author: Luigi Campopiano
When we talk about financial planning, one of the most famous and useful theories for understanding the importance of looking ahead is certainly Life Cycle Theory, presented by Franco Modigliani and...
Editorials 27 October 2020
At the end of the day, we'd like to think that all the treatments we have offered our patients are the best possible. Dentists make efforts to enhance their knowledge, tirelessly studying and...
Periodontology 27 October 2020
Supportive periodontal therapy (SPT): does it really stop progression of periodontitis?
Periodontitis can be defined as inflammation of the periodontal tissues. The inflammatory response due to the accumulation of pathogenic bacteria in subgingival plaque leads to clinical attachment...
Implantology 27 October 2020
It has been suggested that the therapeutic outcome of nonsurgical and surgical periodontal treatment is associated to defect morphology. In light of the importance of defect morphology upon the...
Therapeutic mouth rinse contain active ingredients that help control bad breath, plaque and gingivitis. Some of the more common therapeutic ingredients contained in mouthwashes are essential oils...
Implantology 15 October 2020
THE PROSTHETIC EMERGENCE PROFILE ON IMPLANT-SUPPORTED CROWNS. HOW TO PROVIDE THE BEAUTY
Live Webinar with Prof. Diego Lops
Title: THE PROSTHETIC EMERGENCE PROFILE ON IMPLANT-SUPPORTED CROWNS. HOW TO PROVIDE THE BEAUTYAuthor: Prof. Diego LopsWhen: Octoberr 16 th, 2020Time: 5pm west coast - 2pm east...
Prosthodontics 13 October 2020
Co-authors: A. Comba, F. Del Bianco
The margin of prosthetic restorations is a key factor for clinical success. In terms of periodontal health, the scientific literature has shown a preference towards supragingival preparations.To...
LED light curing lamps have become today primary tools among dentists. Nevertheless the twenty-second waiting time required to achieve an optimal composite...
Digital dental technology has recently gained considerable popularity and has now been widely incorporated into the prosthetic and implant workflow. With the...
Orthodontics 13 October 2020
A widely accepted approach to correct a Class II relationship during growth is the use of extra-oral traction with a headgear, which has been proved to be effective in both distalizing molars and...
Implantology 13 October 2020
Authors: P. Felice, C. Barausse, R. Davó, R. Pistilli, C. Marti-Pages, A. Ferrer-Fuertes, A. Ferri, M. Esposito
PURPOSE. To compare the clinical outcomes of immediately loaded cross-arch maxillary prostheses supported by zygomatic implants versus conventional implants...
Periodontology 29 September 2020
Today, it is widely accepted that the most common and important diseases of the oral cavity (gingivitis and periodontitis, dental caries and oral cancer) are...
The implant site preparation process is commonly performed using a handpiece and rotating burs of various shapes and sizes that pierce the bone in order to create the contour and shape suitable for...